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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 3

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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US: Green Algae Returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Days After $14.2 Million Renovation

Green algae has reappeared in Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, just days after the completion of a $14.2 million renovation project. National Park Service crews were deployed to remove the algae, with officials attributing the bloom to supply lines coming back online following eight weeks of restoration work. The pool's floor was painted "American flag blue" as part of the renovation.

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World Cup 2026 – Mexico Squad Greeted by Fans in Guadalajara Before South Korea Showdown

Mexico's national soccer team arrived in Guadalajara on Tuesday, June 16, ahead of their Group A World Cup 2026 match against South Korea, where dozens of fans welcomed them at the team hotel. Players later came out of their rooms to greet supporters, who gathered with flags and chants. The match is scheduled for Thursday, June 19 at Estadio Guadalajara.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Tornado Threats, Power Outages to Central Indiana 2

Severe storms swept through central Indiana on Tuesday, June 16, triggering tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings across multiple counties as a 36-hour weather impact alert took effect. A tornado briefly touched down in Putnam County, and power outages affected thousands of residents across the region.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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World Cup 2026 – US: Argentine Fans Erupt at Arrowhead Stadium After Messi Hat-Trick Downs Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday, June 16. Excited Argentine fans celebrated inside the stadium after the game.

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Spain: Torrential Rain and Hailstorm Flood Streets of Jaén 2

A violent hailstorm and torrential rain overwhelmed the city of Jaén in Spain's Andalusia region on Tuesday, June 16, flooding underground car parks, sweeping pedestrians off streets, and turning main roads into rivers. More than 50mm of rain fell in one hour, with 32mm recorded in a single 15-minute window.

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China: Rescuer Carefully Frees Duckling Trapped by Fishing Hook

A wild duckling entangled in fishing line and a hook was carefully freed by a rescuer in Inner Mongolia on June 10. The rescuer slowly approached the distressed bird, removed the barbed hook without causing further injury, and released it back into the water, where it swam off to rejoin its flock.

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BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 15, 2026.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ lifts policy rate to 31-yr high of 1.0%

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida speaks at a press conference at the BOJ headquarters in Tokyo on June 16, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The central bank, in the absence of Governor Kazuo Ueda who has been hospitalized for medical treatment, decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent.

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BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The central bank decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent at a two-day policy meeting that ended that day.

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BOJ headquarters

The Bank of Japan headquarters is pictured in Tokyo on June 16, 2026. The central bank decided to lift its key policy rate to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent at a two-day policy meeting that ended that day.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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Nissan unveils fully remodeled Kicks SUV

Nissan Motor Co. unveils the fully remodeled Kicks compact sport utility vehicle to the media in Tokyo on June 17, 2026, a day before it goes on sale.

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China: Piglets Freeze on Command as Owner Plays Red Light Green Light

A group of piglets inside a pen in Sichuan province instantly froze when their owner shouted a phrase from the children's game "Red Light, Green Light" on May 5. When the owner entered the pigpen, the piglets began running around in different directions. The owner then shouted, “One, two, three, red light! Whoever moves is a pig!” In an instant, all the piglets stopped moving, as if the video had suddenly frozen. The scene looked like the animals were actually playing the children’s game with their owner.

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China: Chimpanzee Trims Its Own Nails at Chongqing Wildlife Park

A chimpanzee at Chongqing Wildlife Park was filmed carefully trimming its own nails with a nail clipper on March 6, holding the tool in its right hand and focusing on its left little finger. The chimpanzee’s movements and facial expression looked very similar to those of a human. It appeared calm and focused while handling the nail clipper.

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China: Cat Kneads Contentedly on Patient Dog’s Back in Hubei

A black tabby cat was filmed lying on top of a yellow dog in Hubei province on May 24, kneading the dog's body while wagging its tail. The dog remained completely calm throughout, showing no sign of discomfort as the cat treated it like a cushion.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) is pictured at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (back, C) speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (back, C) speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) leaves after holding a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

New Tunisia head coach Herve Renard attends a press conference near Monterrey, Mexico, on June 16, 2026, ahead of his team's World Cup Group F football match against Japan. Renard's predecessor, Sabri Lamouchi, was sacked following a 5-1 loss to Sweden in the first group stage match.

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Switzerland: Anti-G7 Protesters Clash With Police in Geneva, Car Set on Fire

Anti-G7 protesters clashed with police in Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday, June 14, on the eve of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. Demonstrators threw bottles, stones, and firecrackers, while police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd. A car was also set on fire during the unrest.

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Japan: Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Shakes Tokyo Region 2

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook Tokyo and surrounding regions Tuesday evening, June 16, the Japan Meteorological Agency reported. The epicenter was located in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, with several municipalities in Gunma and Saitama prefectures — including Ota and Kazo — recording a lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale. No tsunami warning was issued.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric (L) trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia captain and midfielder Luka Modric trains in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 2026, the day before his country's World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) is congratulated by teammate Alex Freeland after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) high-fives a teammate after the team's victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel (L) and captain Harry Kane attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England head coach Thomas Tuchel attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Croatia.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic (R) and captain Luka Modric attend a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Croatia's Luka Modric attends a press conference at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 16, 2026, a day ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16, 2026.